Murrah High School vs. Callaway High School
Should you attend Murrah High School or Callaway High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Murrah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Callaway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,251 students in grades 9-13, Murrah High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 993 students in grades 9-13, Callaway High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Grades Offered
9-13
9-13
Total Students
1,251 students
993 students
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
71 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#497 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#491 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
28%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Graduation Rate
90%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
283
230
Grade 10 Students
334
269
Grade 11 Students
316
268
Grade 12 Students
318
226
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
95%
96%
% White
2%
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%